By Charmaine Ndlela
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has launched an investigation after inmate Jermaine Prim gave an unauthorised telephonic interview to eNCA from Johannesburg Correctional Centre.
DCS said the interview was conducted without the approval of National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale and that no formal application had been received from the broadcaster.
“This engagement, conducted without the approval of the National Commissioner, represents a clear violation of established Standard Operating Procedures,” department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said.
He said media houses are required to apply formally for permission to interview offenders to ensure that security, legal processes and victims’ rights are not compromised.
The department said it was concerned by the length and uninterrupted nature of the interview and would investigate how the communication took place and whether there had been lapses in internal controls.
During the interview with eNCA journalist Heidi Giokos, Prim made allegations against Sports, Arts and
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